(CASUAL) Student Employment Specialist

University of Hawaii system; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i in Hilo is seeking a part-time Casual Hire Student Employment Specialist to support the On-Campus Student Employment Program. The role involves coordinating operations, supervising student staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Under the Director, you will deliver training, develop communication plans, and maintain partnerships with faculty and community partners. This temporary appointment starts soon and may last up to one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field and 1 year of professional experience in a post-secondary institution.
• Functional knowledge of student employment procedures, career development theories, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-priority projects and resolve operational issues in student employment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with students, faculty, staff, directors, employers, and alumni.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including interpreting policies and drafting reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, supervise student assistants, and manage administrative support for students and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Work-Study, General Fund, and employment regulations.
• Provide training and ongoing support to student assistant supervisors.
• Develop and deliver training modules on resume writing, interviewing, and career skills.
• Coordinate the annual Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) awards.
• Update and maintain external job posting databases for students and alumni.
• Build strategic partnerships with faculty, campus stakeholders, and community organizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project planning

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Confidentiality

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

1 year of professional experience in a post-secondary institution

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Applications

Job description

Description

***Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: (CASUAL) Student Employment Specialist

Position Number: *** Casual Hire ***

Hiring Unit: Student Affairs, Student Employment

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: November 2, 2026

Closing Date: November 9, 2026

Salary Range: $26.69/hour

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time (no more than 19 hours/week)

Type: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to being November 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed one year.

Note: To ensure a consistent digital layout across third-party software platforms, Hawaiian language (kahako and okina) and other such diacritical marks have been omitted from this online posting. The University recognizes and respects the proper use of these markings in all official communications.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Kipapa I Ke Ala Kai Center for Career Advancement, the incumbent would provide support to program through planning, coordinating, and execution of the On-Campus Student Employment Program.

• Assist in overseeing daily operations, supervising student assistants, and managing administrative support for students and supervisors.
• Work with the Director to ensure all Federal Work-Study and General Funded Student Employment practices comply with federal, state, and university regulations.
• Under the Director's supervision, provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to student assistant supervisors.
• Assist with the development and execution of a targeted communication plan to keep supervisors informed of key updates, policies, and information for their student staff.
• Assist in developing and delivering training modules on resume writing, interviewing, career skills/strengths, and career outcomes.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the annual Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) awards.
• Assist with the design of multi-platform campaigns to showcase UH Hilo student employees and their career achievements.
• Serve as the primary UH Hilo liaison for community partners in the America Reads/Counts program.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with faculty/staff, campus stakeholders, and community organizations for special projects.
• Update and maintain external job posting databases for current students and alumni.
• Engage in relevant professional organizations and continuous training to stay current with field trends.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field and one year of professional experience in a post-secondary institution.
• Functional knowledge of student employment procedures, career development theories, and applicable federal, state, and university laws, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute complex, multi-priority projects, while effectively identifying, analyzing, and resolving operational issues within student employment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners, including students, faculty, staff, directors, employers, and alumni.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret policies, draft reports and procedures, and present information effectively across various settings.
• Demonstrated ability to apply cultural competency to a diverse student body while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards.
• Demonstrated skill in operating standard computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with UH Content Management Systems or equivalent for website content.
• Experience with UH Student Employment & Co-operative Education Platform.
• Experience with Symplicity CRM platform for Career Centers.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of career assessments and skill surveys.
• Functional knowledge of Title VII and FERPA laws.

Inquiries

Marcy Martinez, [e-mail]

Please refer to the Student Employment Specialist Casual Hire when making inquiries.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled